City of Hope Arkansas Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism has proudly partnered with Hempstead Hall to bring the Larry Wirtz Show to Hope on March 3 at 6 p.m. Hempstead Hall is located on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Hope. Tickets are $5 for children and $15 for adults, tickets can be purchased at hempsteadhall.com, by phone at 870-722-8565, and also at the door night of the show.

Wirtz is a trained "sleight-of-hand" artist who attended Chavez College of Manual Dexterity and Prestidigitation, which is the only institution in the world dedicated to the cultivation of quality performers in the magical arts. Since 1982 he has traveled nationally as a full-time speaker, comedian and illusionist for public, private and faith-based organizations. Wirtz has been described as intelligent, articulate, and dynamic, he delivers an eye-opening, jaw dropping show that is genuine, relevant, and family friendly.

Wirtz has performed at a wide range of venues, national meetings, cruise ships and comedy clubs. He is also know for filling pulpits in churches across the nation to perform his faith based show. Inspiring and stealing hearts with over 9,000 motivational and educational programs at numerous elementary, middle and high schools across the nation.

As a true veteran performer, he loves to share with a wide range of audiences of all generations what a great showman he is with his talents. With his live entertainment Wirtz inspires, educates, and elevates everyone around him.Chicago Tribune has stated about Wirtz, "Funny-Tasteful-Amazing bottom line, outstanding!" Along with the New York Times who states "Lifted the audience to a dimension where magic springs eternal and everything is possible. Remarkable talent."